District Profile Virudhunagar

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1 District Profile Virudhunagar LOCATION Virudhunagar District is surrounded by Madurai District on the North; Sivaganga District and Ramanathapuram District on the north East and East; Tirunelveli District on the South and Western Ghat on the West. The District has an area of 4222 Sq.km CLIMATE AND RAINFALL ` The climate is generally hot and dry with a low degree of humidity. The District receives scantly rainfall. The average annual rainfall is only mm. The frequent drought caused by the failure of the monsoon adversely affects the dry crops depending upon rain fed tanks for irrigation. Temperature : Maximum 38.2 Degree C : Minimum 17.9 Degree C MINERAL WEALTH The District consists of red loam, red clay loam, red sand, black clay and black loam in large areas with small extents of black sand cotton soil found in Sattur and Aruppukottai Taluk, Limestone is the most important mineral available in this District. In Sattur Taluk, Cement grade limestone is available in abundance. Nearly 12 million tonnes of limestone deposit have been estimated in Alangulm Area. Another reserve of about 2.5 million tonnes of limestones has been recorded at Kakkivadampatti. The reserves at Pandalkudi, Chettiarpatti and Velayuthapuram Village of Aruppukottai Taluks are estimated near Virudhunagar. With the great potential of limestone reserves there are already two large scale cement factories functioning one at Thulukapatti in Private Sector and another one at Alangum in Public sector. Besides limestone, there is a small occurrence of gypsum deposit in Thenkarai and Korukkampatti village of Rajapalayam and Sattur Taluks and Black granite deposit in Sattur Taluk. RIVERS AND FORESTS There is no perennial river in this District. The seasonal rivers and streams flowing through the District are Arjuna Nadhi and Vaippar in Sattur Taluk and Gundar in Aruppukottai Taluk. The area under forest in this District is only 259 square kilometers. Major forest area is in the western ghat in Srivilliputhur Taluk and is rich in teakwood and other tropical trees. Plantain, Mango, Orange, Lime, Gova are largely grown in the western ghat slope.

2 POPULATION AND OCCUPATIONAL PATTERN Population of the District as per 2001 census was lakhs. The population of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes was 3.15 lakhs accounting for 18% of the total population. The rural population constitutes 65% of the total population. The total number of literates was 5.90 lakhs. The District has a population density of 371 persons per square kilometer. According to 2001 the percentage of workers to total population is 32. More than two third of the population derive employment from agriculture. IRRIGATION The most striking feature of this drought prone is absence of dependable irrigation sources such as perennial rivers. Though 33% of the cultivated area is classified as irrigated area, assured irrigation is available only for 57% through the wells; the remaining area being irrigated by rain fed tanks. Two reservoirs, namely periyar and kovilar and small reservoirs like Anaikootam, Kullursandai, Vembakkottai and Golwarpatti. Area Irrigated by 1. Government canals : N I L 2. Tanks : Wells : Wells (Supplementing other sources) : Other sources : Area irrigated more than once (in ha) : Net area irrigate (in ha) : Gross are irrigated (in ha) : AGRICULTURE The economy of the District is predominantly agriculture. Paddy is the most predominant crop, being cultivated in hectares. Next to paddy, cotton in the most important crop grown in hectares. Cumbu, Cholam, Ragi, Varagu, Chillies, Blackgram, Horsegram, Groundnut and Gingelly are important crops grown in the district. The North East Monsoon is preferred for raising dry crops in all over the District. Though half of the geographical area is under cultivation, the improved farm machinery is not much common in this District. Only a few progressive farmers use improved farm machinery and implements. 1. Net area sown ( in ha.) : Gross area sown ( in ha.) :

3 Area and estimated production of principal crops: Sl.No. Type of Crop Area in Hec. Production (Ton) 1 Paddy Millets and Other Cereals Groundnut Gingelly Cotton Sugarcane Live stock Population 1.Buffaloes : Cows, Plough Animals : Sheep : Goats : Poultry Birds : Animal Husbandry 1.No.of veterinary dispensaries : 28 2.No. of key village centres : 20 3.No. of veterinary surgeons : 29 4.Length of coastal line (in km) : N I L 5.Fish catch (in ton) inland fishing : There are two milk chilling plants one at Virudhunagar and another at Srivilliputhur. The District offers considerable scope for development of sheep rearing. This District has a sizeable sheep population say as but they are often of low genetic potential. Sheep population is rich in Aruppukottai, Sattur and Srivilliputhur Taluks, Hot climate, mortality rate of birds high cost of food etc., are some of the significant factors arrest the development of poultry in this District. Administrative Set up: For administrative convenience, the district has been divided into two Revenue Divisions (Aruppukottai and Sivakasi division) comprising seven taluks with eleven community development blocks. 6 Municipal councils, 600 Revenue villages; 464 village panchayats and 10 Town Panchayats.

4 No. of Development District : 1 No. of Revenue Division : 2 No. of Revenue Taluks : 7 No. of Town Panchayats : 10 No. of Revenue Villages : 600 No. of Revenue Panchayats : 464 No. of Municipalities : 6 No. of Panchayats Unions : 11 Taluks Aruppukottai Virudhunagar Sattur Srivilliputhur Rajapalayam Tiruchuli Sivakasi Kariapatti Blocks 1.Aruppukottai 2.Thiruchuli 3.Kariapatti 4.Virudhunagar 5.Sattur 6.Vembakottai 7.Sivakasi 8.Srivilliputhur 9.Watrap 10.Rajapalayam 11.Narikudi Municipal Councils 1.Aruppukottai 2.Virudhunagar 3.Sattur 4.Sivakasi 5.Srivilliputhur 6.Rajapalayam 7.Thiruthangal

5 INDUSTRIAL ESTATES Two Industrial Estates are functioning at Virudhunagar and Rajapalayam. A Cooperative Industrial Estate is also functioning at Sivakasi. Details of the number of plots and sheds are given below. SIDCO has also constructed Tiny Industrial Sheds at Watrap, Kariapatti and Thiruchuli. Sl.No. Name of the Estate Total No. of Sheds No. of shed occupied Vacant 1 Sulakkarai Virudhunagar N IL 2 Watrap 5 5 N I L 3 Thiruchuli 5 5 N I L 4 Kariapatti N I L 5 Rajapalayam N I L 6 Cooperative Indl.Estate, Sivakasi The SIDCO has proposed to construct one more Industrial Estate at Alagapuri Village, Virudhunagar. A) TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION The District has a road length of 2,943 K.m. of metalled roads, 312 offices and 84, 944 telephones to take care of the present transport and communication needs. All the villages are well connected by roads and transport system. The head quarters of the district, Virudhunagar is well connected with other major cities of the State both by express bus routes and rail. The meter gauge rails have been replaced by broad gauge rails in

6 B) Education Institutions Number Institutions Number Arts & Science College 12 Engineering College 6 College of Pharmacy 2 Polytechnic 8 ITI 15 Teacher Training School 11 Higher Secondary School 108 Arts & Science College 12 Engineering College 6 College of Pharmacy 2 Polytechnic 8 ITI 15 Teacher Training School 11 Higher Secondary School 108 C) TOURIST SPOTS: The district has the following tourist spots. 1. Memorial house of Kamarajar at Virudhunagar 2. Pilavakkal dam near Watrap 3. Andal koil at Srivilliputhur 4. Srinivasaperumal temple at Thiruvannamalai 4Kms. from Srivilliputhur. 5. Mariamman koil at Irukkankudi near Sattur. 6. Boominathar koil and birth place of Ramana Maharishi at Thiruchuli 7. Ayyanar falls 15 Kms. From Rajapalayam. 8. Shenbaga Thoppu Alagarkoil near Srivilliputhur.

7 2. INDUSTRIAL SCENARIO (As on ) Sl.N Classification Details of Classification Units 1 Food Products Flour Mills, Dhall Mills, Oil Beverages, Tobacco and Tobacco Soft drinks, Tobacco 31 3 Cotton Textiles Cotton Textiles Wool, Silk, Synthetic fibres Wool, Silk, Synthetic fibres Jute, Hemp Mest Textiles Jute, Hemp Mest Textiles 15 6 Hoisery Garments Textile produts Wood Products Wood Products Paper and Paper Products Paper and Paper Products Leather Products Leather based products Rubber Products Rubber and Plastic Chemical and Chemical products Chemical based products Metallic Mineral Products Metallic Mineral Products Basic Metal Products Basic Metal Products Metal Products Metal Products Machinery and Parts Machinery and Parts except Electrical Products Electrical Machinery and Transports and Equipments Transports and Equipments Miscellaneous Manufacturing Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries 1093 TOTAL 15149

8 2. INDUSTRIAL SCENARIO (From to ) Sl.N Classification Details of Classification Units 1 Food Products Flour Mills, Dhall Mills, Oil 21 2 Beverages, Tobacco and Tobacco Soft drinks, Tobacco.. 3 Cotton Textiles Cotton Textiles Wool, Silk, Synthetic fibres Wool, Silk, Synthetic fibres 2 5 Jute, Hemp Mest Textiles Jute, Hemp Mest Textiles.. 6 Hoisery Garments Textile products Wood Products Wood Products 56 8 Paper and Paper Products Paper and Paper Products Leather Products Leather based products 5 10 Rubber Products Rubber and Plastic 7 11 Chemical and Chemical products Chemical based products.. 12 Metallic Mineral Products Metallic Mineral Products Basic Metal Products Basic Metal Products Metal Products Metal Products Machinery and Parts Machinery and Parts 7 16 Electrical Products Electrical Machinery and Transports and Equipments Transports and Miscellaneous Manufacturing Miscellaneous 18 Manufacturing Industries TOTAL 549

9 3. Block wise details of Large Scale Industries Sector wise showing the number of units, investment, employment and installed capacity. Name of the Taluk Category No.of units Investment Rs. in crore Capacity Tons Employment Aruppukottai Textile Direct 1350 In Direct 3630 Kariapatti General Engineering Direct 200 In Direct 700 Narikudi Rajapalaya m Cement Lakh Direct 500 In Direct 5000 Textile Direct 7000 In Direct Sattur Textile Direct 100 In Direct 400 Sivakasi Offset Printing Aluminium Powder Direct 1000 In Direct Direct 100 In Direct 300 Paper & Board Direct 150 In Direct 500

10 Name of the Taluk Category No.of units Investment Capacity Employment Srivilliputhur Textile Direct 1000 In Direct 4000 Thiruchuli Textile Direct 1550 In Direct 1000 Vembakottai Paper & Board Direct 125 In Direct 200 Virudhunagar Cement Direct 1000 In Direct 2000 Rubber Direct 200 In Direct 100 Watrap Proposed Large Scale Projects in the offing / Thrust sector activities identified for growth in the next five years 1.Textiles 2.Cement Plant 3.Modern Rice Mill 4.Bio Mass Products 5.Granite Polishing 6.Dairy Development 7.Fruit Pulp 8.Herbal units 5. Major Industrial Clusters in the district Matches Cluster 3 Nos. have been approved by Govt. of India Printing Cluster Proposal has been submitted and under consideration of Govt. of India Fire Work Cluster Project is under preparation. Gold Ornamental Cluster Under study

11 6. Export Potential of the district The following products have wide Export potential in this District. Cotton Grey cloth & Bandage Cloth Fire works Safety Matches Gingelly Oil & Groundnut oil Cotton Yarn Printing Materials Pickles Cements 7. Other Potential Non form sector type of Industries in the District a) Raw Material Based 1. Cement 2. Cem Powder 3. Oil Products b) Demand Based 1. Match Units 2. Fire work units 3. Printing unit 4. Cotton Yarn c) Skilled Based 1. Embroidering cloth 2. Readymade Garments 3. Fire works d) Export Oriented 1. Cotton Yarn 2. Printing Material 3. Fire works e) Rural artisans based 1. Stone Craving 2. Sand Toys

12 8. SEZ / EPZ Industrial estates (Sidco/Sipcot), showing the number of units, Turn over, employment. 1) SEZ One SEZ is proposed in Virudhunagar District 2) EPZ does not arise Indl. Estate (SIDCO) Virudhunagar Rajapalayam No.of units Turn Over Crore Crore Employment SIPCOT One SIPCOT complex is proposed to be situated at Pandalgudi near Aruppukottai. 9. Block wise Micro/Small/Medium enterprises in the district with numbers, Investment & employment Sl.No. Block Name Micro Small Medium No. Invt. Emp. No. Invt. Emp. No. Invt. Emp. 1 Aruppukottai Kariapatti Narikudi Rajapalayam Sattur Sivakasi Srivilliputhur Thiruchuli Vembakottai Virudhunagar Watrap TOTAL

13 10.Projected Micro/ Small / Medium growth Sl. Classification Food Products Beverages, Tobacco and Tobacco Cotton Textiles Wool, Silk, Synthetic Jute, Hemp Mest Hoisery Garments Wood Products Paper and Paper Leather Products Rubber Products Chemical and Chemical products Metallic Mineral Basic Metal Products Metal Products Machinery and Parts Electrical Products Transports and Miscellaneous Manufacturing TOTAL Over All Scenarios after 5 Years can be explained by SWOT analysis Strength a) Widened highway from Chennai to Kaniyakumari. b) Widened road from Madurai to Tuticorin c) Completion of Sethu Project. d) Extended Port in Tuticorin

14 e) Nearest Airport at Madurai 45 Km. f) Availability of skilled labours. g) Formation of SIPCOT & SEZ h) 5 TNEB substations are yet to commence 1) Pulvaikarai 2) Sulakkarai 3) Nenmeni 4) Sukaravarpatti 5) Nallamanaickenpatti. Weakness a) Non availability of Technical person b) Lack in Technical adoption c) Competition from abroad like china etc., Opportunity Threat a) Better utilization of incentives b) CGFT scheme c) Developed IT field d) Better export chance e) New Indl. Estates can be formed. a) Tough competition from China b) Non availability of credit Considering all the above it is estimated that the overall growth in irudhunagar District will be manifold.

15 12. Steps to be taken to increase the Industrial growth in the district and to improve the export performance a) Credit should be easily available b) NPA cases should be dealt with out hurting the minds. c) Incentives should be attractive d) All the clearances should be in a single door step & it too a time bounded e) Export incentives should be more f) Attractive interest rate to MSME units should be available g) Alternate energy sources to be exploited h) Exporters should be safeguarded against the fluctuation in doller rate. Moreover support price should be maintained.